Mahayana – Dharma Documentaries

Xuan Zang, Eminent Monk

Posted on April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A retelling of the life of Xuan Zang distinguishing him from his fictional counterpart.

Chinese Buddhism

Posted on March 1, 2019October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A series of short films looking at various aspects of Chinese Buddhism from 2004.

Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou, China

Posted on January 28, 2019February 7, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look around the expansive Temple of the Soul’s Retreat in Hangzhou, China.

Thousand Hands Guanshiyin Bodhisattva Construction

Posted on September 3, 2018October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A record of the construction of a magnificent Dharma Hall and Guanyin Statue in Taiwan.

Great Minds 17, Xuanzang and Chinese Buddhism

Posted on November 10, 2017October 30, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

An introduction to the life and works of Xuanzang and the schools of Chinese Buddhism.

Vietnam and Vietnamese Buddhism

Posted on September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about the culture, history and religions of Vietnam, with special emphasis on Buddhism and Thich Nhat Hanh.

A Brief Introduction to Debate in Tibetan Buddhism

Posted on July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A film explaining the procedures and purpose of debate in Tibetan Buddhism.

Xuan Zang (2016 Film)

Posted on December 30, 2016January 16, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries

A film covering the epic journey of the Chinese pilgrim Xuan Zang to India, and his return to China where he became one of the most successful translators of Sanskrit texts.

Fa Xian’s Spiritual Journey, 3 & 4

Posted on November 11, 2016October 30, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

The third and fourth films tracing the life of the famous Chinese Buddhist scholar monk Fa Xian, and his journey to India in search of Vinaya texts.

Fa Xian’s Spiritual Journey, 1 & 2

Posted on November 4, 2016October 30, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

The first two of four films tracing the life of the famous Chinese Buddhist scholar monk Fa Xian, and his journey to India in search of Vinaya texts.